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Tsudakoma Air Jet Loom ZAX-N from China

The Tsudakoma Air Jet Loom ZAX-N is a high-speed shuttleless weaving machine designed for producing fabrics wider than 30 cm using compressed air to propel weft yarn through the shed. It falls under HTS 8446.30.5020 as a jet type loom specifically for industrial textile production. This model is widely used for weaving synthetic and filament yarns in apparel and home textiles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify machine specifications confirm shuttleless jet type and fabric width exceeding 30 cm to avoid misclassification under power looms

Include detailed technical manuals and CE certification for machinery safety compliance during customs clearance

Prepare for potential inspection of air jet nozzles and electronic controls, common pitfalls include incomplete origin certificates